Paul Viera is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EARNEST Partners, an institutional investment manager based in Atlanta, GA. He designed and developed Return Pattern Recognition®, the investment methodology used to screen equities at EARNEST. Viera is well-recognized for his demonstrated leadership skills, extensive business expertise, and financial acumen. With over 30 years of experience in the investment industry, Viera is a distinguished commentator for a number of news organizations, including CNBC and Bloomberg News.